Mechanical Engineer - Components Build Engineer for Starship

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more exhilarating than one where we do not. Our mission is to develop the technologies that will make interplanetary travel a reality, ultimately enabling human life on Mars.MECHANICAL ENGINEER - COMPONENTS BUILD ENGINEER FOR STARSHIPThe Starship Components Manufacturing team is res…

Join SpaceX as an Operations Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our operational processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions that drive productivity. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining our cutting-edge position in the aerospace industry.

At SpaceX, we are driven by a vision where humanity ventures beyond our planet, exploring the vastness of the cosmos. We are dedicated to pioneering the technologies that will make this dream a reality, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.MECHANICAL ENGINEER - STARSHIELDThe Starshield program harnesses SpaceX’s advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is uniquely crafted for governmental applications, focusing initially on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.We invite you to join our innovative team as a Satellite Mechanical and Mechanisms Engineer. In this role, you will take charge of the design and development of intricate mechanisms and mechanical systems, collaborating with a passionate group of engineers. This is a unique opportunity to engage in the architecture, simulation, and control of electromechanical systems for some of the most advanced satellites in existence.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, and we are actively creating the technologies to make that dream a reality. Our ultimate mission is to enable human life on Mars. SENIOR PROPULSION DESIGN ENGINEER (RAPTOR ENGINE SYSTEMS)The Raptor Systems Design team is on the lookout for a seasoned engineer to take ownership of defining, enforcing, and validating engine design criteria—bridging the gap between design, testing, analysis, and production. You will oversee the requirements for the world’s most advanced rocket engine, ensuring they effectively cascade to subsystems and are verified through comprehensive testing and analysis.You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing design documentation across the department (including DCRs, PDRs, CDRs), driving corrective actions for any deficiencies, and promoting best practices in design, development, and production. You will monitor the overall health of design criteria for the engine, report risks and gaps to leadership, and lead cross-team initiatives to resolve issues in ways that enhance the overall program.This position requires an autonomous engineer with experience in hardware ownership, exceptional communication skills, and a strong background in CAD, structural design, and fluid systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large, multi-team initiatives. Experience with rocket engines in both development and production environments is highly desirable. Your contributions will ensure that Raptor becomes the rocket engine that paves the way for a multiplanetary existence.RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with subsystem and component owners to translate high-level requirements into clear, measurable criteria at lower levels.Regularly audit design documentation to identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies, and drive closure of findings.Analyze test and analysis data to confirm that criteria are met, initiating follow-up actions when validation falls short.Enhance departmental processes for design reviews (DCR, PDR, CDR) to improve efficiency and clarity of outcomes.Compile and present periodic design health reports to leadership, emphasizing critical issues and progress trends.Facilitate resolution of cross-team conflicts by balancing technical, scheduling, and program-wide priorities.Promote design best practices by sharing lessons learned and aligning teams on standards for producibility, reliability, and performance.Lead initiatives that integrate feedback from production, testing, and flight operations to refine and enhance design processes.

As a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Facilities at SpaceX, you will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and improving our facility systems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our operations as we strive to reach ambitious goals in aerospace innovation.

Role overview Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is hiring a Senior Kubernetes Engineer in Hawthorne, CA. This position focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters that support essential applications and services for the company’s missions. What you will do Design and implement Kubernetes clusters to support critical workloads Manage and optimize Kubernetes environments for reliability and scalability Work closely with teams to ensure systems meet demanding requirements as the company advances space exploration

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is profoundly more thrilling than one where we remain Earthbound. We are at the forefront of developing technologies that will enable human life on Mars. The Components Team is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the most advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle components worldwide. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will leverage your expertise to develop innovative software solutions for flow control devices, avionics, and mechanisms that power our Starship, Raptor, Dragon, and Falcon vehicles. Your contributions will ensure maximum performance and reliability in extreme conditions, from +900°F to -400°F and beyond 10,000 psig. You will work closely with a talented group of engineers to create testing software, factory automation software, hardware drivers, web interfaces, and firmware that facilitate advanced component testing and hardware manufacturing. This role offers the unique chance to design and develop across various software domains while collaborating with multiple hardware teams. We seek individuals who thrive on solving complex challenges, exhibit a strong sense of urgency, and are dedicated team players committed to driving innovation in our software solutions.

Join SpaceX as a Commissioning Engineer in our Facilities team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our facilities are operational and efficient. You will be responsible for testing and validating the various systems within our facilities, guaranteeing they meet our rigorous standards. Your expertise will help us achieve our mission of making life multi-planetary.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Welding Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in the manufacturing and development of our groundbreaking Falcon 9 and Starship launch vehicles, Dragon spacecraft, and Starlink satellites. Collaborating closely with a skilled team of design and build engineers, you will develop, qualify, and optimize advanced welding designs and processes, including electron beam, laser beam, gas tungsten arc, orbital tube, resistance, gas metal arc, and plasma arc welding. This dynamic role requires daily interaction with design and manufacturing engineers to make informed welding decisions, driving improvements and enforcing best practices across multiple welded assemblies.

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of revolutionizing modern defense through innovative systems designed for the complexities of today's world. Our products, which leverage Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), are crafted by a talented team of U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators. We empower warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt to changing conditions, and remain ahead of evolving threats. In an era where technological advancements and threats evolve rapidly, CHAOS Industries provides cutting-edge sensing and detection solutions that deliver a crucial advantage: time.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully raised $1B in funding from prominent investors such as 8VC, Accel, and NEA. Our headquarters is located in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and London. To learn more about us, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Join Vast as a Senior Propulsion Engineer where you will leverage your expertise to drive innovative propulsion systems. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and optimize propulsion technologies that are vital to our mission of advancing space exploration.

At CHAOS Industries, we are at the forefront of modern defense technology, crafting sophisticated systems tailored to meet the dynamic challenges of today. Our team comprises elite U.S. military veterans and visionary Silicon Valley innovators, dedicated to developing products that leverage Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). These technologies enable warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt seamlessly, and maintain a strategic advantage against evolving threats. In an era of rapid technological advancement, CHAOS Industries delivers cutting-edge sensing and detection solutions that prioritize the critical advantage of time.Role Overview:CHAOS Industries is on the lookout for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to bring exceptional mechanical expertise to the integration of ruggedized electronics, effectors, and mission-critical hardware within ground and sea-mobile platforms for aerospace and defense applications. This pivotal role involves leading the design process for mechanical integration of military electronics and effector systems with essential platform structures and mechanisms. Challenges may encompass everything from compact electronic enclosures to larger structural assemblies, tailored to specific platform and mission requirements.You will engage throughout the entire product lifecycle, guiding projects from early concept development and architecture to detailed design, analysis, prototyping, qualification testing, production, and ongoing support of fielded systems.The ideal candidate possesses extensive hands-on mechanical CAD and system integration experience, strong prototyping abilities, a comprehensive understanding of ruggedized hardware design, and a proven track record of working independently while leading cross-disciplinary engineering initiatives.This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Hawthorne, CA.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity ventures into the cosmos, and we are committed to making this vision a reality. Our mission is to develop innovative technologies that will enable human life on Mars. Join us in our quest to push the boundaries of space exploration.DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEERAs a pivotal member of the Development Test team, you will engage in the testing and validation of SpaceX's latest innovations. This dynamic group focuses on accelerating hardware development while enhancing reliability through comprehensive testing of spacecraft, ground systems, and launch vehicles. Your expertise will contribute to the design, fabrication, and execution of test equipment, as well as the development of new structures, components, and mechanisms.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more thrilling than one where we remain confined to Earth. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will make this vision a reality, ultimately aiming to enable human life on Mars.MANAGER, ASIC DESIGN ENGINEERING (STARSHIELD)Starshield utilizes SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capabilities to enhance national security efforts. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is tailored for government applications, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.The Manager of ASIC Design Engineering will oversee a dynamic team responsible for developing ASICs and FPGAs for advanced satellite systems that transmit unprecedented data volumes at remarkable speeds to the service members safeguarding our nation and allies. This role encompasses leading a talented group of engineers from initial design through to on-orbit operations, ensuring the design, manufacture, testing, and operation of chips that enhance national security.

SpaceX seeks a Senior RF Engineer to join the Starshield program in Hawthorne, CA. This role centers on developing advanced radio frequency technologies to enhance communication systems that play a part in national security projects. Role overview The Senior RF Engineer will lead efforts to design and refine RF systems within the Starshield initiative. Collaboration with other engineers is a key part of the job, as is providing technical insight for projects tied to national security. What you will do Lead projects focused on designing and improving RF systems for Starshield Work alongside a team of engineers to push communication capabilities forward Offer technical expertise on efforts that support national security

SpaceX is seeking a Materials Engineer with a focus on metals to support the Starship program in Hawthorne, CA. This position centers on advancing and refining metallic materials that play a key part in building and improving spacecraft. Role overview The Materials Engineer will work closely with teams from various disciplines to evaluate and select metals used in Starship manufacturing. Day-to-day tasks include studying material properties, running experiments, and contributing to decisions that impact spacecraft performance and safety. What you will do Develop and optimize metallic materials for Starship components Analyze the properties and behavior of metals in demanding environments Collaborate with engineers and specialists across multiple fields Conduct experiments to validate material choices and processes Ensure all materials meet safety and performance standards

Oligo is pioneering a manufacturing-in-the-loop foundation model designed to revolutionize spacecraft design and production on a global scale. We empower our clients to concentrate on their technology and mission goals while we expertly manage all aspects from design and manufacturing to launch and operational execution. Our talented team, comprised of ex-MIT, Harvard, and NASA JPL experts, leverages state-of-the-art AI-driven generative design and automated manufacturing techniques to deliver the most sophisticated payload-specific spacecraft in mere weeks instead of months.Supported by an exceptional board of advisors and backed by prominent investors like Lux Capital, we are constantly seeking out innovative builders, quick learners, and driven engineers. If your interests lie in spacecraft systems, avionics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced manufacturing, you will collaborate across various disciplines on real missions that launch, operate in orbit, and scale globally.At Oligo, we merge top-tier AI/ML talents with leading satellite engineers under a single roof to redefine the construction of space systems from the ground up. Experience a workplace free of bureaucracy and traditional constraints.If you believe you are the right fit, we are eager to meet you!As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role as a primary builder of our flight hardware—transforming raw materials into precision components destined for space. You will operate CNC equipment, manual machines, and fabrication tools to produce spacecraft components with stringent tolerances and unmatched reliability. Close collaboration with mechanical engineers, avionics teams, and integration technicians will be essential to ensure hardware transitions smoothly from design to reality.This position is ideal for individuals passionate about machining, who can work swiftly without compromising precision, and who thrive in environments where craftsmanship directly contributes to mission success.

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of modern defense technology, offering an innovative multi-product portfolio designed to deliver domain dominance. Our cutting-edge products utilize Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), enabling warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt seamlessly, and maintain superiority against evolving threats. Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has secured $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. With our headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London, we are positioned to lead the industry. For more details, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Join SpaceX as a Lead MEP Construction Engineer, where your expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will drive the successful execution of our ambitious projects. In this critical role, you will oversee the installation and commissioning of MEP systems, ensuring they meet our high standards of safety and performance.

CHAOS Industries builds advanced defense systems for today’s most complex challenges. Founded in 2022 and backed by $1 billion in funding from investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA, the company combines expertise from U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley engineers. Products center on Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), supporting warfighters, commercial air operators, and border security teams with rapid response, adaptability, and advanced sensing and detection. Headquarters are in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and London. More details at www.chaosinc.com. Role Overview Lead a team focused on designing and developing advanced communications and data link systems to strengthen Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN). Support current CHAOS sensor products with essential communications capabilities. Drive innovation in new communication product families with advanced features. Key Responsibilities Design and develop directive data links to connect nodes within a CDN. Implement methods to reduce the RF signature of data links. Work with timing experts to integrate precise time-transfer algorithms into the network. Lead the development of new communications features with limited supervision. Identify or build cost-effective, rugged hardware to keep data links working in tactical, mobile environments. Research and apply techniques for node positioning without relying on GPS. Use algorithms to enable advanced directional beamforming. Optimize algorithms for real-time operation and efficient resource use. Deploy algorithms in software (such as C++, Python, MATLAB) and/or hardware (such as FPGA). Location Hawthorne, California, United States